New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $426 per year |
|---|---|
| NZQF Level | 3 |
About the course
Outline
The purpose of this programme is to provide the horticulture sector with graduates who have theoretical and practical knowledge of plants including; nursery production, growing systems and horticultural environments. Reinforcing practical capability in a range of horticultural sectors.
Graduate Profile
Graduates of the course will be able to apply knowledge of plant and soils science to the identification, selection, and growing of plants. Apply knowledge of growing systems and environments to the establishment and growing plants.
Course Content
Plant identification, sexual and asexual propagation, liquid fertilizers, vermiculture, soil properties, pests, diseases, disorders, nursery production systems, pruning, harvesting and irrigation systems.
Entry requirements
16 years of age or over
NZ citizen or permanent resident
Interest in the horticulture industry
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
To provide a pathway to knowledge and self-awareness that will lead to better employment opportunities through work based training
Our mission statement is as relevant today as it was when we first started in 1996. We are aiming to inspire our students with skills and knowledge through vocational education and training.
This will then lead to more informed and positive employment and / or opportunities for students to staircase into higher level programmes of learning.
Our objectives as a tertiary education organisation (TEO) is to offer our stakeholders the opportunity to have input into our courses ensuring their individual needs are being met and quality is being maintained.